AV Architects + Builders

Our experience working with AV Architects + Builders has been one of consistently high professionalism and superb customer care. Our project was huge and involved significantly redesigning existing space which, due to HOA covenants, had challenging constraints. Francisca and AV Architects did a spectacular job working within those constraints and producing architectural plans that aligned beautifully with our hopes and dreams for our home. This company is visionary with both structure and design and we are thrilled with the result.

My wife, Khanh, and I would like to enthusiastically refer AV Architects for any and all architectural matters, including recognition or honors for their outstanding design and build work these past 16 years. Their design quality, professionalism, and stellar performance is of the highest possible standard. Every important project they do, be it small or of grand scale, represents their incredible commitment and passion for their craft. Their integrity and care for their customers from the inception of the project to the final handover, is superb, bar none. We are proud to have lived across the street from Francisca and Tony Alonso, principals of AV Architects, for many years. We watched their four children grow up and we followed their careful planning to create their own special design firm along the way. In 2002, we had the honor of being their first professional client. They designed a very special deck for our back yard, which is approximately 1800 square feet, and of two levels, a stage area, and very unique design. For us, it was our dream deck, where we ultimately would spend 100’s of hours with family and close friends, including the Alonso’s, for many family events, parties, anniversaries, birthdays, business events, and even live bands. It is amazing how such a project as small as a backyard decker has brought such incredible memories for our extended family and friends - ones which we shall always cherish. We recall the incredible commitment from Francisca and Tony to every detail of our deck. Detailed planning, multiple bids for capable contractor assistance, informative meetings during the process at every stage. We were all younger then and this was a very big deal at the time! Our toddlers awaited the moment that the deck would be ready for birthday parties and family gatherings. Although a very small project in relation to what AV Architects are creating now - at that time, it was one of such great importance to us, as clients. They shared the entire design and build process with us along the way, and by the end we felt as if we educated architects ourselves. They even performed landscaping for us around the deck, above and beyond their scope. This is just a small but memorable attribute of the character of their organization, that was there from the beginning. We have fond memories of that process working with AV Architects, especially its principals. We are so fortunate, and proud, to have been the first customers of AV Architects in 2002, and are sure their are hundreds of stories like ours that followed - of large or small scale - about their professionalism, craftsmanship, commitment, integrity, and personal care and attention.

I have worked with and supplied AV Architects & Builders with windows and doors since 2008. They have consistently been one of the most professional and knowledgable builders we supply. Their attention to detail and requirement for quality materials make them one of our most respected clients. I would highly recommend them to anyone interested in having their home designed and built with an eye on detail and emphasis on quality construction.

We have been working with Francisca for a while now and she never ceases to amaze us. She delivers quality work and sets a great example for the builder community.

AV Architects + Builders hired me to photograph their recent spec home. I've photographed many homes in my career, but nothing like this. Their creativity and design are second to none. You can tell they're passionate about what they do, because their execution is flawless. Their homes look like something out of a Home and Design magazine. I highly recommend them if you want a true custom built home. You will not be dissapointed!

We engaged AV Architects and Builders to design and build a custom pool house for year-round use. Francisca and her team worked with us closely to design a structure that was exactly what we were hoping for. Once the design was finished, AV was extremely helpful in the selection of materials that suited our taste and budget, and then oversaw construction in an attentive and detailed manner. It was a pleasure to work with AV, and we can recommend them highly to others considering similar projects.

I hired AV Architects & Builders over 10 years ago to do a total renovation of my home in Vienna. An addition to my home, total kitchen and bathroom redesign, deck and exterior redesign. Ten years later I can say i have never had an issue with their work, solid construction and everything still looks brand new. In fact i am about to hire them again for another project. They are creative, understand client needs and budget. THE BEST.

It was a great pleasure working with AV Architects on my kitchen renovation project. Francisca spent quality time with me during the planning phases of the project to ensure that I came up with the best possible design for our kitchen. She guided me through the selection process of cabinets, appliances, light fixtures, tiles, and paint colors. It was definitely a collaboration where she took my ideas and feedback and ran with them as well as adding design concepts I never would have thought of. She also was a great project manager and managed the workers to make sure the workmanship was up to her high standards. Quality is a key requirement for AV Architects and they insist on using products and materials which will last. The result is that my kitchen, which was completed 10 years ago, looks as good today as the day it was completed.

On-going in-home modifications and guesthouse build (not yet complete). Very professional design team that dealt with numerous challenges to existing house modifications and small guesthouse, in particular with dealing with permitting and zoning issues, and related to keeping homeowner informed. The only reason we didn't give a five-star rating is because we are not done with the project; we'll upgrade to 5 stars when it's all finished! They are pricey, and you don't have a clear idea of the breakdown of costs, but the cost has been worth it to make sure the project gets done right.

AV did a complete renovation of my home. They were totally professional and the project turned out beautiful. What I appreciated the most is that they took care of every detail. We just love the finished project and take great pride in showing it off,

I have known AV Architects + Builders for over three years. I was initially impressed with the company's culture and seeing their work later confirmed what I suspected about their culture. I then knew that someday I would become a customer and started searching for a home inside the Beltway that could be demolished and a new home built. I looked at several homes and even consulted with Francisca to get her professional opinion on issues that may arise if I bought the lot to build a home. Her feedback helped me move forward with the purchase of a lot. We are wrapping up the design phase and obtaining permits and will begin construction soon. I selected AV Architects + Builders because of their values, the quality of their work, and their vision. I did not consult with any other firm because of the high level of trust I had, their professionalism, and the quality of their work as I was able to observe it. I am not second-guessing my decision and remain confident in my decision.

AV Architects + Builders designed and built a two story addition to our home, including a new family room, breakfast room, and re-designing our existing family room into a mudroom and kid's study downstairs; and a new master bedroom, and re-designing the existing master bedroom into two walk-in closets, sitting room, and upstairs laundry room. This addition improved our storage, and the flow of our home tremendously. It made it perfect for a family with three growing boys and two big dogs. Having the architect manage the project from beginning to end was a huge benefit. It made it so the contractor had a stake in earning another contract (rather than a one and done situation, with little incentive to keep the customer happy). This made for very responsive contractor, who stayed on top of the job from start to finish.